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Jesse Watters Has a Bizarre New Explanation for Trump’s Courtroom NapsFox NewsDonald Trump—who dozed off on the first day of his criminal hush-money trial in New York last month and has since been closing his eyes often for extended periods of time during the proceedings—is actually not sleeping, but “meditating,” Fox News host Jesse Watters tried to argue Wednesday.In the latest instance of Watters defending the indicted former president, the co-host of The Five told his colleagues that Trump doesn’t really care about coming off as tired—even though his team lashed out at reports they claimed were false on the trial’s first day.“He’s meditating. He’s in a meditative state,” Watters insisted. “When you’re defensive about something, you avoid something. Trump’s not defensive of being old and tired. He can shut his eyes and not feel bad about it like Sleepy Joe.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Jesse Watters Has a Bizarre New Explanation for Trump’s Courtroom NapsFox NewsDonald Trump—who dozed off on the first day of his criminal hush-money trial in New York last month and has since been closing his eyes often for extended periods of time during the proceedings—is actually not sleeping, but “meditating,” Fox News host Jesse Watters tried to argue Wednesday.In the latest instance of Watters defending the indicted former president, the co-host of The Five told his colleagues that Trump doesn’t really care about coming off as tired—even though his team lashed out at reports they claimed were false on the trial’s first day.“He’s meditating. He’s in a meditative state,” Watters insisted. “When you’re defensive about something, you avoid something. Trump’s not defensive of being old and tired. He can shut his eyes and not feel bad about it like Sleepy Joe.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Aaron Judge stays hot with monster night to lead Yankees over TwinsJudge crushed his 11th home run of the season, a 467-foot moonshot, and added three doubles and a walk to lead the Yankees past the Twins, 4-0, at Target Field.
Rory McIlroy divorce, LIV drama take backset to golf as PGA Championship tees offLOUISVILLE, Ky. — They’ll begin the second major championship of 2024 on Thursday. Balls in the air at 7:15 a.m., with the first tee times for the PGA Championship at Valhalla. That’s when the golf world can turn its weary eyes from the ongoing soap opera in which the game finds itself to what’s much...
Rory McIlroy divorce, LIV drama take backset to golf as PGA Championship tees offLOUISVILLE, Ky. — They’ll begin the second major championship of 2024 on Thursday. Balls in the air at 7:15 a.m., with the first tee times for the PGA Championship at Valhalla. That’s when the golf world can turn its weary eyes from the ongoing soap opera in which the game finds itself to what’s much...
Newest version of Donald Trump’s ‘Apprentice’ plays out at hush money trial with VP candidates lining upA parade of contestants has shown up for the new series of “The Apprentice” at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse.
'Maximum chaos.' UC academic workers authorize strike, alleging rights violated during protestsUnited Auto Workers Local 4811, which represents 48,000 student workers in the University of California system, authorized a strike alleging their workers' rights were violated during pro-Palestinian protests.
Chargers spare no team with another stellar NFL schedule releaseThe Chargers picked up their first dub of the season and they haven’t even played a single down.
Luke Schultz of Palisades wins City Section individual golf championshipJunior Luke Schultz of Palisades High eagles No. 18 to force a playoff, then wins the golf title on the sixth playoff hole.
Opinion: All Signs Point to a Trump Debate MeltdownPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyThe news that President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to two debates, one in just a few weeks’ time, in late June, and another in September, has naturally got the punditverse buzzing.Some commentators have focused on Biden’s sharp early morning announcement that he would welcome a debate with Trump. It was just the Egg McBiden the president’s fans—like the folks on “Morning Joe”—needed to start their day, served as it was with a side order of feistiness. Between the “Make my day, pal” opening and the “Let’s pick a date, Donald, I hear you’re free on Wednesdays” (a reference to his current court schedule) it got sharply to the point, did so with a humorous edge and obligated Trump to respond.Trump replied in character with his own statement, using his day off from his criminal election interference trial to offer an irony-deaf reference to Biden being “crooked” and to criticize the president’s debating skills. And of course there were some strangely capitalized words for emphasis.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Opinion: All Signs Point to a Trump Debate MeltdownPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyThe news that President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to two debates, one in just a few weeks’ time, in late June, and another in September, has naturally got the punditverse buzzing.Some commentators have focused on Biden’s sharp early morning announcement that he would welcome a debate with Trump. It was just the Egg McBiden the president’s fans—like the folks on “Morning Joe”—needed to start their day, served as it was with a side order of feistiness. Between the “Make my day, pal” opening and the “Let’s pick a date, Donald, I hear you’re free on Wednesdays” (a reference to his current court schedule) it got sharply to the point, did so with a humorous edge and obligated Trump to respond.Trump replied in character with his own statement, using his day off from his criminal election interference trial to offer an irony-deaf reference to Biden being “crooked” and to criticize the president’s debating skills. And of course there were some strangely capitalized words for emphasis.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Liberty ready for first glimpse of Caitlin Clark show during Indiana tripIndiana altered the trajectory of its organization by selecting Caitlin Clark No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft but were crushed by 19 during Tuesday’s opener at the Connecticut Sun.
Jalen Brunson’s starry performance not changing his Knick approach: ‘Same mindset’Brunson looked like himself again after struggling to get separation from defenders in Games 3 and 4 — appearing healthier, fresher and more comfortable.
Photos: Authorities move in to clear Pro-Palestinian protesters from UC IrvineScores of police officers converged on UC Irvine on Wednesday as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated, with protesters occupying and barricading the Physical Sciences Lecture Hall, which is near their encampment.
Police descend on UC Irvine campus as protesters occupy lecture hallProtesters entered the Physical Sciences Lecture Hall on the UC Irvine campus on Wednesday.
SEAN HANNITY: Biden will be debating in friendly territoryFox News host Sean Hannity says President Biden will probably go on the debate stage after a "heavy dose of caffeine" or "Red Bull" on "Hannity."
Shocking video shows Texas child dodging gunfire as bullets fly past him during drive-by shootingDisturbing video shows a 9-year-old boy dodging bullets in Fort Worth, Texas, during a drive-by shooting that happened right outside his apartment.
University of California union authorizes strike over response to Gaza protestsThe union that represents University of California academic workers voted Wednesday to authorize a work stoppage over the administration’s crackdown on Gaza protests on campus.
New York Senate Democrat allegedly shoved lobbyist before committee meeting, had to be restrainedNew York Senator Kevin Parker allegedly shoved a lobbyist and had to be restrained by onlookers before a committee meeting on energy and communications.
Moorpark man to stand trial for allegedly bludgeoning to death pro-Israeli counterprotester Paul KesslerVentura County Superior Court Judge Ryan Wright declared Wednesday there was enough evidence for a trial against Moorpark's Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji. The D.A. alleges Alnaji bludgeoned to death counterprotester Paul Kessler, and he is being charged with involuntary manslaughter.
JESSE WATTERS: Biden has a list of debate demands longer than a spending billJesse Watters details the long list of demands President Biden asked of former President Trump for their upcoming debates on "Jesse Watters Primetime."
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Laura Ingraham Has Some Advice for Trump Ahead of Debates With BidenFox NewsWith two debates now scheduled between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump for June and September on CNN and ABC News, respectively, Fox News host Laura Ingraham had some advice for the former president.The Ingraham Angle host said Wednesday that Trump’s goal should really just be to “stay calm,” because the quadruply-indicted former president, who refused to concede his 2020 election loss, “easily appears presidential.”Ingraham also advised Trump, who spent much of his first debate with Biden in September 2020 interrupting his opponent and moderator Chris Wallace, to not lose his temper.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Laura Ingraham Has Some Advice for Trump Ahead of Debates With BidenFox NewsWith two debates now scheduled between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump for June and September on CNN and ABC News, respectively, Fox News host Laura Ingraham had some advice for the former president.The Ingraham Angle host said Wednesday that Trump’s goal should really just be to “stay calm,” because the quadruply-indicted former president, who refused to concede his 2020 election loss, “easily appears presidential.”Ingraham also advised Trump, who spent much of his first debate with Biden in September 2020 interrupting his opponent and moderator Chris Wallace, to not lose his temper.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Mets crumble in sloppy loss to Phillies as struggles continueThe Mets, who lost their third straight — and for the fifth time in six games — committed two errors and weren’t sharp on multiple other plays defensively.
Trump appeals gag order in New York "hush money" trialJudge Juan Merchan has held Trump in contempt of court for violating the gag order 10 times, with a $1,000 fine for each violation.
Rory McIlroy not talking about shocking divorce at PGA ChampionshipRory McIlroy will soon begin his quest to win a major tournament for the first time in a decade. But one thing he won't be publicly commenting on is his pending divorce.
Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to VermontThe Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.
Cruise ship's concerning conditions exposed after vessel fails surprise health inspectionMargaritaville at Sea Paradise, a Jimmy Buffett-themed cruise ship, was given a failing score of 83 during a health inspection by CDC officials May 1.
Rangers know just what to expect in return to Raleigh for Game 6The Rangers haul back down south, where they’ll have to brave the road conditions as they try to close out this series for a third time.
Creadores de contenido en TikTok interponen demanda contra el gobierno de EEUUOcho creadores de contenido en TikTok interpusieron el martes una demanda contra el gobierno de Estados Unidos, en lo que significa una nueva impugnación a una ley federal recién aprobada que podría prohibir el uso de la popular plataforma de redes sociales en todo el país en caso de que su empresa matriz, con sede en China, no venda sus acciones en un plazo máximo de un año.
Creadores de contenido en TikTok interponen demanda contra el gobierno de EEUUOcho creadores de contenido en TikTok interpusieron el martes una demanda contra el gobierno de Estados Unidos, en lo que significa una nueva impugnación a una ley federal recién aprobada que podría prohibir el uso de la popular plataforma de redes sociales en todo el país en caso de que su empresa matriz, con sede en China, no venda sus acciones en un plazo máximo de un año.
Former Sheriff Villanueva to file $25-million lawsuit over county's ‘Do Not Rehire’ labelVillanueva announced his plans to sue L.A. County for putting him on a 'Do Not Rehire' list after an oversight panel said he harassed and discriminated against two county employees.
Stellantis y Leapmotor venderán autos eléctricos en Europa desde septiembreEl fabricante automotriz europeo Stellantis anunció el martes la creación de una empresa conjunta con el startup chino de vehículos eléctricos Leapmotor, la cual comenzará a comercializar vehículos eléctricos en nueve naciones europeas este año.
Stellantis y Leapmotor venderán autos eléctricos en Europa desde septiembreEl fabricante automotriz europeo Stellantis anunció el martes la creación de una empresa conjunta con el startup chino de vehículos eléctricos Leapmotor, la cual comenzará a comercializar vehículos eléctricos en nueve naciones europeas este año.
Romney suggests Biden made 'enormous error' in not pardoning Trump: 'It was a win-win'Sen. Mitt Romney, who has been highly critical of Trump in the past, argued Biden missed a major opportunity by failing to pardon his presidential predecessor.
The Best Couple on ‘Abbott Elementary’ Sucks NowPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/DisneyTwo teachers go on a field trip. On the dreamy springtime getaway, which removes the pair from their humdrum school life and drops them into an oasis of sorts, one of the two has something to confess. He has feelings for his coworker, and he’d like to explore extracurricular activities with her. Yes! We’ve been waiting for these two to get together since Abbott Elementary began, and now, we’re finally seeing it happen. Right?Right?Um, well, not really, no. Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) don’t end up together now, and they didn’t end up together in the Season 2 ending of Abbott, either. For Season 3, thes show has almost recreated last season’s finale: Once again, while on a school-wide field trip, Janine and Gregory can’t admit their true feelings for each other. This is exactly what happened in last year’s “Franklin Institute.” Instead of the planetarium, this year’s trip is to the Smith Memorial Playground.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Best Couple on ‘Abbott Elementary’ Sucks NowPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/DisneyTwo teachers go on a field trip. On the dreamy springtime getaway, which removes the pair from their humdrum school life and drops them into an oasis of sorts, one of the two has something to confess. He has feelings for his coworker, and he’d like to explore extracurricular activities with her. Yes! We’ve been waiting for these two to get together since Abbott Elementary began, and now, we’re finally seeing it happen. Right?Right?Um, well, not really, no. Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) don’t end up together now, and they didn’t end up together in the Season 2 ending of Abbott, either. For Season 3, thes show has almost recreated last season’s finale: Once again, while on a school-wide field trip, Janine and Gregory can’t admit their true feelings for each other. This is exactly what happened in last year’s “Franklin Institute.” Instead of the planetarium, this year’s trip is to the Smith Memorial Playground.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Disminuyen agresiones sexuales reportadas en ejército de EEUUEl número de agresiones sexuales denunciadas en el ejército estadounidense disminuyó el año pasado, y una encuesta confidencial reveló un descenso del 19% en el número de militares que declararon haber sufrido algún tipo de contacto sexual no deseado, según nuevas cifras obtenidas por The Associated Press.
Disminuyen agresiones sexuales reportadas en ejército de EEUUEl número de agresiones sexuales denunciadas en el ejército estadounidense disminuyó el año pasado, y una encuesta confidencial reveló un descenso del 19% en el número de militares que declararon haber sufrido algún tipo de contacto sexual no deseado, según nuevas cifras obtenidas por The Associated Press.
Ric Flair rips Cavaliers star for sitting out with injury in must-win playoffs: 'So disappointed!'Ric Flair, the WWE Hall of Famer, voiced his displeasure with Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell sitting out in a must-win Game 5 against the Celtics with a left calf strain.
Caitlin Clark's pro debut most-watched WNBA game since 2001WNBA rookie phenom Caitlin Clark made her professional debut Tuesday night in Connecticut, and it became the most-watched WNBA game since 2001.
Harrison Butker’s ‘crap’ graduation speech akin to ‘Handmaid’s Tale’: wife of ex-Chiefs teammateAmong those taking umbrage with Butker’s comments includes ex-Chiefs offensive lineman Max Schwartz's wife, Brooke.
The Kansas City Chiefs have 8 huge home games in 2024. Get tickets nowMahomes, Kelce and co. look to three-peat this season.
Impact of major debate momentsPresidential debates over the last 60 years have had their share of memorable high stakes moments. What does it take for a candidate to win over votes?
Impact of major debate momentsPresidential debates over the last 60 years have had their share of memorable high stakes moments. What does it take for a candidate to win over votes?
Gonzaga, two-thirds of the way to postseason sweep, takes Metro titleAt a soggy Worthington Manor, the Eagles roll to the team title and now turn their focus to next week’s D.C. state event at Langston.
Police on UC Irvine campus after anti-Israel agitators swarm buildings; students told to 'shelter in place'Students were told to shelter in place after hundreds of anti-Israel agitators descended onto the campus of UC Irvine on Wednesday, barricading campus buildings.
NYC public school system got billions more in funding since 2020 despite shrinking enrollment: analysisNew York City is pouring billions of dollars more into its public school system despite enrollment cratering by nearly 100,000 students since 2020, an analysis released Wednesday reveals.
A California tribe was twice robbed of its land. A 77-acre purchase brings hopeThe Wilton Rancheria tribe have fought for years to reclaim stolen lands. A 77-acre parcel outside Sacramento is theirs once more.
Pat McAfee wins Mecum Cadillac auction for show staffer live on-airA 2002 Escalade with just 16,000 miles on it came up for bid, and McAfee immediately knew it was a beauty.